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Matthew Thompson

@matthewthompson

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Investment professional passionate about fintech, AI, and product incubation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities in innovative environments that foster growth and collaboration, where I can leverage my investment expertise to drive impactful results.

I am an investment professional with extensive experience in early-stage venture capital, fintech strategy, and product incubation. My career has been dedicated to sourcing, evaluating, and supporting transformative startups from pre-seed to Series B stages. At Sway Ventures, I led the sourcing and evaluation for a successful $11M Series A round, showcasing my ability to identify high-potential companies in fintech and AI.

Previously, I served as a Director at Anderson Venture Impact Partners, where I sourced and evaluated over 100 pre-seed deals, contributing to thought leadership in generative AI for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. My role as a Strategy Manager at Deloitte further honed my skills in market analysis and strategic planning, identifying M&A targets totaling $350M and leading initiatives that drove significant revenue growth.

With a strong foundation in both venture capital and strategic consulting, I am committed to leveraging my expertise to support innovative companies that are shaping the future of finance and technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Summer Venture Analyst

Sway Ventures

Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)

Led sourcing and evaluation for early-stage deal flow, contributing to an $11M Series A round. Managed due diligence processes and developed research on AI's impact on financial operations, identifying significant value creation opportunities.

Due Diligence

Director

Anderson Venture Impact Partners

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Sourced and evaluated over 100 pre-seed deals while developing thought leadership in generative AI for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Created comprehensive investment memos for a $204.5 billion market.

Thought Leadership

Strategy Manager

Deloitte

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Identified M&A targets totaling $350M and led go-to-market strategies for digital consumer finance products, aiming for significant revenue growth. Managed client relationships and cross-functional teams for global strategy delivery.

Go To Market Strategy

Growth Architect

BCG Digital Ventures

May 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Co-led venture incubation for a Fortune 500 partner, achieving significant MRR growth. Generated new business through competitive insights and improved key performance metrics for an e-commerce brand.

Performance Metrics

Management Consultant

Accenture

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Developed go-to-market strategies that significantly increased product adoption and improved customer satisfaction metrics for various clients, leveraging comprehensive research and analysis.

Go To Market Strategy

Senior Marketing Automation Manager

StructuredWeb

May 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Led the creation of an in-house SaaS demo that enhanced sales processes and improved conversion rates. Managed key partnerships and drove significant new business through customized solutions.

SaaS Sales Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: VP of Innovation at Entrepreneurship Association, Net Impact Board Fellow, Advisor for A26 Ventures, Mentor at UCLA Venture Accelerator, FEMBAbassadors, Undergraduate Business Mentor, Riordan Honors Mentor, Global Immersion

Fully Employed MBA Program with leadership roles including VP of Innovation at Entrepreneurship Association, Net Impact Board Fellow, and Advisor for A26 Ventures. Engaged in various extracurricular activities such as FEMBAbassadors and mentoring programs.

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2008 - 2012

Activities and societies: VP of Membership at American Marketing Association, Founder of NYC UT Dallas Alumni

Bachelor of Business Administration with leadership experience as VP of Membership at American Marketing Association and founder of NYC UT Dallas Alumni.